Update October 6

Posted by GO Waihi on 06/10/2016

Shall we talk about the rain? OK, moving right along, the countdown to Labour Day and the extra day off is looming up, let me see, two weeks from now and hello, we’re there. I’m determined to get another BBQ or two in before then. I’ll say congratulations to those successful in the elections which close tomorrow at midday. I just hope those who don’t bother voting don’t bother bleating either. Wishful thinking I bet! With a ton on in and around Waihi you won’t get bored across October and Goldfest.

COUNT & RECOUNT - CRUNCHIES NOT VOTESMonday is the last day to enter one of Goldfest’s popular annual events. Guess the Number of Crunchie Bars with Waihi New World has Crunchies placed in around 50 store windows through Waihi. Your mission is to count them, fill out an entry form and put it into the entry box. Winners will be announced on Monday 10 October on Gold FM with a $100, $75 and $50 for the three closest ‘guesstimates’.

GOLDFEST MARKET DAY SATURDAY IN WAIHISaturday sees the annual GO Waihi Market Day downtown. There’ll be lots of shops and plenty of stalls with specials, sales and lots of bargains. The Sarah Spicer Band will entertain you in front of the Waihi Memorial Hall, and there’s an interesting display of big model boats and trains in the Waihi Memorial Hall Supper Room to check out. No worries being hungry, the choice will be awesome with everything from cafes and eateries to stalls with cup cakes, muffins, fritters, coconut ice, fudge and more. It starts at 9 running through the morning. Head into town, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

TROLLEYS READY, DRIVERS KEEN, EMERGENCY SERVICES ALL ONThe annual GO Waihi Trolley Derby with Waihi Lions and Waihi Beach Dirt Track Club starts at midday Saturday. The course is down Haszard St from the top, and around into Seddon St. Then it’s back to the top for another run ... or four. It’s free to enter and one lucky entrant there on the day will win $300 cash, with lots of spot prizes too. And the Emergency Services Challenge is on between the police, fire service, St John ambulance and Coastguard too. It’s gonna be fun! Check our website and listen to Gold FM for cancellations.

GOLDFEST EVENT UPDATEA good one Friday night is the Beerfest at Waihi Beach RSA. $25 includes dinner and the Stein Band entertaining, and the RSA courtesy vans can get you there and back safely. Waihi Drama perform their four one act plays tonight and tomorrow night with a matinee on Sunday. Petits Fours tickets are at the i-site and www.waihidramasociety.co.nz for $15. Sunday there’ll be plenty of model boats at Gilmour Lake with lots of boat enthusiasts’ visiting to add to the local club members, take a picnic and have a go for $2. And there’s the Vegetarian Festival at the Waihi International academy in Landlyst Rd on Sunday. Over 30 stalls, music and entertainment and entry is free. Full details in the programme are on our website.

GUESS WHAT – IT’S BLUELIGHT QUIZ NIGHT NEXT FRIDAYAnswer the most questions correctly and the trophy’s yours. Answer anyway just to have a good time and test your team’s knowledge in a variety of categories. It’s a fun-filled fundraiser of a night at Waihi Memorial Hall. The courtesy van can look after your travel, and there are spot prizes, auctions and supper’s provided. They’re licensed on the night and all proceeds go to Waihi Bluelight projects for youth. Doors open at 5.30 pm and it’s $10 per person with a maximum 10 in a team. Ph 07 863 3713 for details.

$1000 POT OF GOLD MUST BE WONThroughout October the more you shop in Waihi shops taking part in the GO Waihi Stop Shop and Win Promotion the more chances you have of winning. Make a purchase then put your contact details on the forms provided. Running until October 31 you have plenty of time to enter lots of times by shopping locally.

HERE’S A THOUGHT:Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.